Winter Crappie Catch & Cook | Jig Fishing Cold Water

Crappie fishing in the winter can still be very productive. Today we are targeting crappie in cold water going slow and a jig to pull crappie out of cover near deep water using Garmin Livescope. I'm taking these crappie home for a new a delicious recipe with my wife that has become my new favorite way to eat crappie!
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ABOUT LFG
Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.

[@joshtucker839]

Such a beautiful family. So much admiration. I'm so proud of every single one of you. Love you guys

[@comiketiger]

Oh man, what a cute little guy! Oh.... no.... I was talking about the baby... ha, ha, ho, ho, he, he..... You and your wife are incredibly blessed. Your love is evident and it's so cool you have a passion for the lives you lead. Thank you for sharing. God bless all here .

[@docobassin7062]

Lews got it right with their hook keepers. They placed it below the handle, between handle and the butt of the rod. No issues snagging the line while casting braid. Also, as a Wisconsinite Spotted Cow is #1!!

[@SCYFER87]

Would love to see you do a bank fishing or dock fishing crappie video. As someone who doesnt own a boat, trying to locate crappie from a bank or dock can be tough sometimes and would like some tips on that. Keep up the great content!

[@jakobbixenman1634]

Hey man I feel ya but always try somewhere where’s there’s depth of wood in the water like a downed tree or under a dock they eat the spawn that eat off the algae

[@Kansas_Murph]

Watch someone else. Try Richard Gene the fishing machine.

[@SCYFER87]

@@Kansas_Murph i do, just enjoy LFGs content the most, but i watch alot of different people

[@galaxygoonz6303]

Right check out some of my videos buddy 🙏🤙😎💪😊

[@reykennedy5716]

I second Richard Gene. He's got videos for every style

[@lowlifefishingdwreck]

Can't wait for all this googan panfish gear to drop.... Crappie fishing is one of my favorite. If you got some extra laying around your boy from Ohio would definitely love to fish with the best crappie gear

[@mattratliff2042]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Love the family.

[@edwardalvarado8889]

Omg, that fish looks so delishes, what really counts is what Ingredients, you use to make it so tasty, your wife is a keeper lol. she has the touch. Cute baby, and daughter. HAPPY HOLLIDAYS.

[@GrizzlyDaveCowboy]

Enjoy your content! Merry Christmas to you, OSG, and kids, LFD and LDM!

[@dallasedc2976]

Such an awesome and wholesome vid LFG! Always look forward to you doing more family stuff with OSG, the kids and LFD!

[@ashtontrent2097]

Your little ones at the end are so precious. We just celebrated our daughters first birthday the other day, they grow so quick. I really look forward to your catch & cook/angling videos! Take care of your family, great video LFG!

[@robertjordan2962]

Fishing trip with LFD, Dr. Lee, demo Matt and kiddos.

[@markphillips6998]

I feel like you should record a bunch of either fishing / hunting related songs or maybe a comedy collection of just random country songs about everyday life..... If it sells well..... Remember me 😂😂

[@JoJoChrist72]

Bro I just moved to Texas from Wisconsin I miss Spotted Cow so much. Best pale ale ever made!

[@andrewwolf4963]

Put the hook keeper on the exposed blank by the split grip

[@brandonwalmsley1863]

Tying the Alberto is something I’ve always struggled with. I could never cinch it down correctly. I got tired of trying, so I stick with the double uni. I know it isn’t as strong as the Alberto, but I have more confidence in it. Sometimes that’s all it takes is confidence in the equipment!

[@matthewjames9188]

Thank you for giving us such great content to watch. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season LFG!!!!

[@briancunningham3283]

Winter time fishing says the man in shorts lmao

[@Rickblack00]

Justin you should split the fishing and cooking part into 2 videos and put the cooking parts on the lake life channel. You might get a view on both channels each time you do it.

[@wayneosmon1687]

hey justin wishing you and your family a very merry christmas god bless you all nice mess of slabs

[@thomasjohnson1664]

Glad to see you back on the water lfg! Little story time for the comment section. I was out today testing my new to me bass boat. And had made a good run and was vertical fishing some crappie, cold front coming in so I brought my rain gear. I noticed it started drizzling so I went to put on my rain gear just to question "where did I put my rain gear?" Soon to realize I left it on the rear deck and it is now floating somewhere on Santee Cooper lake Marion, and I had a very cold wet run back to the landing. And a new set of rain gear on the way. But still had a great day fishing

[@fisher7636]

Justin, you need to carry Kleenex when it’s chilly outside 😂. Love from NorCal and Happy New Year 🎆

[@docmangold116]

The content. I'm loving it

[@joanneganon7157]

Nice Winter Haul 😍. Ben is Growin , Growin cuter than ever😉. Feel better soon Emmy 💗. Delicious food! Merry Christmas 🎄💝 JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃

[@Lmgoutdoors]

Love your channel hope y’all are having a great day hope y’all have a great Christmas 🎄

[@williamc7460]

Great video and may we all be blessed with a great life and full heart and belles.

[@quigleyshuntfishadventures9018]

Up here in MN feeling very jealous of your open water silver bellies! Just curious is that your foot pedal that is creeking so loud? Enjoy the crispy nibbler's as always buddy!!!

[@daniellemay3058]

ANOTHER GREAT CONTENT VIDEO FROM LFG,LFD AND ALL YOUR FAMILY AND THE GOOGAN SQUAD HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WITH YOUR FAMILY AND NEW BABY!!!!!!!!

[@b4goutdoors861]

What about putting the hook keeper below the primary grip in the split grip section...there's a few other companies that do that already such as Temple Fork Outfitters, Phenix, and a few others

[@andrewbennett1756]

Would like to see y'all do a fish taco recipe with walleye or crappie. I have my own that's pretty dang good but I'd like to see what y'all could come up with. Love the content keep it coming!

[@ginabarraclough2391]

Love all your channels, is Stephanie going to bring out a savoury cook book? I have Coeliac Disease (Celiac) also lactose intolerant but don't have a sweet tooth, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2022 from East Coast of Lincolnshire United Kingdom xx

[@devindiamond1728]

On the bubba blade i use blades from an old cheapo filet knife thats not as sharp. Wont eat through Smaller fragile fish like sacalait and speckled trout(im from louisiana) like those super sharp bubba blades.

[@TylerGoesFishing]

love the content. keep it up bro

[@Hookset717]

Check out the location of the hook keepers on the Duckett Jacob wheeler signature series spinning rod.

[@glenoberle6962]

Next time add a tblp of oil into the butter, can get higher temp without the butter burning.

[@andrewjones8848]

I love your family and love watching the videos, and Ben is such a handsome little man

[@MarkArnold1776]

Hope all is well LFG. Love the vids

[@ah42967]

Hey LFG just wanted to wish you and your family a happy Xmas and also are you going to join the uncut videos. It would be nice to see you there.

[@anonymouse7074]

My dream right now! But the lakes are frozen over

[@NinjasGoFishing]

Make a crappie video and I’ll watch and like it! LFG, will you guys be releasing a whole new lineup of Crappie Fishing gear? Rods, lures, etc, that’ll be something I’d buy up in an instant! I picked up your gold and green light “finesse” rods but I always put them back because, they’re just too “Bassy”… Make a crappie specific rod and I won’t even think twice. Just idea if you guys want all my money :)

[@billdurham8575]

the hook keeper shouild go behind the cork on the handle.. ask Wheeler.

[@aarondavis8224]

My favorite place for hook keepers on spinning rods is on the blank between the grips. It keeps it out of the way for no hang ups while fishing

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

I used to be a fan til I took a hook in the palm of my hand while trout fishing one day😬

[@aarondavis8224]

@@NewDivideOutdoors thats a danger any fisherman faces when fishing. I've been hooked many times. Under the reel seems to be the only place the keeper doesn't interfere with your line during fishing. You have to teach yourself not to grab the hooks

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

@@aarondavis8224 I’m definitely aware as I’ve had to pull hooks out of fingers numerous times haha don’t feel too good. I guess I should clarify, if you’re not looking at the rod your picking up, if that hook is on the handle there’s a good chance you could grab that hook along with the handle.

[@aarondavis8224]

@@NewDivideOutdoors im not saying on the handle but the blank spout between grips. Most people grab the rod where the reel is. The keepers i like are below the handle on the blank between grips. I wouldn't want it on the handle either.

[@karlchandler7246]

LFG when did the Googans come out with the gold spinning rod???

[@adamwarren5654]

Stephanie, if you want to keep the butter from burning you can add a touch of oil to the pan. The higher smoker point of the oil will help keep the butter from browning/burning too much, and the butter obviously adds the flavor.

[@ottocornett1151]

When are the googan crappie, swim worm, nuke, and tungsten coming out

[@austinmathews9041]

Hey LFG, I'm a huge crappie fisherman in the north fort worth area and I've never seen those two types of crappie baits. If you don't mind could you pass on the secret to where I can find them? I'd love to use them and not to mention I have a whole empty tray in my tackle box the needs filling! When you can hit me up with the reply. Loved to maybe hit a lake with you one day and do some crappie fishing!

[@Revultz]

Is her cookbook out yet!?

[@toasted9453]

Been awhile since I tuned in. We had a boy on the same day. And I named mine Benjamin, also. Without knowing. I was in an emergency move and missed alot.

[@Mtravis95]

What kind of braid do you use for crappie?

[@robertgutierrez7243]

What reel is that on your spinning rod ?

[@cristiandegollado4865]

Trailers? Anybody now what or where to get them?

[@trevortrowbridge5056]

Best eatin right there, keep ripping lips!

[@lennonmurphy7043]

Put a divot in the plastic in the handle and your line won’t get caught

[@MotorjockMike]

I cannot buy googan products due to the affiliation of d-bag Terkla and the little bratty dude Peric. If the company was just you I would gladly contribute to the LFG/OSG retirement funds.

[@brycelessfishing]

Good old Catch & Cooks! So peaceful and awesome to watch, also can't beat Crappie they're delicious. Awesome vid brotha, tight lines -Bryce

[@bobfletcher7409]

Is there a better wife in today's world than Stephanie Rackley? Justiin caught his tournament winner when he caught her. I love you both.

[@johnnyboy5663]

Dang that looks delicious. Competing with LFG’s golden crispies!!

[@d.mushroomhunter3528]

What up lfg it's been a while since I've watched a fishing video I'm kind of done with bass fishing.. I've been watching it since I was a little kid when bassmaster started (it's more of a pissing contest nowadays)!! I'm 48 years old and I like food....you make it fun for people to learn how to bring food home for their family!! And keep it fresh by doing some tasty catch and Cooks.. can't wait to see some cold water paper lip crappies hit the oil!! Personally I would have gone with cheesy hash brown bake,... but I'm a fat ass 6 ft 260 lb!! Food enthusiasts!!

[@wesleygrayson444]

Definitely like your videos but how about some more catch clean and cook

[@RobertCatchEm]

Love seeing the LFG Fam. Keep up the great work as a father, husband,fishermen, & content creator. Little LFG is looking strong and healthy ✔️🙏🏽

[@paulfisher1879]

Jer, …You have a gorgeous family. Bens smiles are so cute. Em is adorable, and Steph is the definition of beautiful!…You are truly blessed!

[@curdit9]

It'd be amazing to watch you catch crappie with Richard Gene the Fishing Machine. Love his fishing vids.

[@thestead2464]

“What ya doin dad?” “I need sugar!” I love it!! Those youngins are growing up so fast. Love your channel. Keep ‘em coming please and thank you!! 😉

[@ABESLIN]

ONLY IF THEY HAD FISH WITH ANTLERS.🤔 🐟🐠🐡🎣

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds haha

[@GH-ru9kk]

Love the solo self filmed fishing vids. Id kill for spot lock and good electronics but can’t afford it. Should take the kayak out sometime so us poor people can relate.

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

Haha right! I’ll second this😂

[@Hookset717]

You know you're in Texas when you stack up the fat backs while wearing shorts and crocks and call it "winter time crappie fishing" 😂. Always love the Golden crispies vids👍👊

[@scottvermonter920]

Great video LFG the fishing was great and dinner looked awesome!!👍👍

[@vang1203]

Ahhh yes been waiting for another catch and cook crappie video!

[@markeggert4535]

Love what you do. God bless you and your family.

[@adamwarren5654]

To answer your question, yes, I sing along with “In the kitchen….with O S G!!”

[@shaunroberts9361]

What a cute pie. O my gosh.......Justin your a lucky man your wife is just Outstanding...

[@SoutheastMiOutdoors]

Fire croppie fishing straight slabs

[@batbrains187]

🔥💯 Man I wish I could just find one good fishing buddy, that will bring me fishing 💯🔥 I've got my freshwater fishing license, my rig (Rod and reel), and my own lures.💯🔥

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

LFG, when your kiddos are too young to like the spicy blackened fish- I have a fix for you! There is a Greek seasoning blend called Cavenders (sp?) that is really good as a substitute for the hotter Cajun blends. Of course you cook them first, cause the spices will only enhance the Cajun, while the opposite would be no Bueno! Used it for my son and MIL with great success!

[@mamallama751]

Love your videos and your beautiful family!!! Awesome as always!!

[@kevinmassenburg3253]

Congratulations on the growth of your beautiful family. Continue good Health, and Success.👏👏

[@Euthalson1957]

Here's an easier way to do the uni. Take a drop shot weight, affix your braid to it and then let the weight do the looping around the floro loop. It's very fast and I've not lost a leader this way

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

The technique I use is a cheap cast iron skillet on a super hot grill. When the grill is hot, put the griddle on and wait til it smokes, then put your fish on. The fish take a bath in 1/2 & 1/2 melted butter and olive oil And then seasoned. Hint, a long handled spatula and a welders glove let you keep your arm hair. It is fun due to the smoke clouds and occasional flare-ups of burning oil. A filet cooks in a couple of minutes per side.

[@jamiedownes5302]

Love seeing your priorities. Mans man right here. Keep up the solid work my dude! Fun fact, if you put a little oil in the pan with your butter it will keep it from burning. of course then you have both butter and oil, but I'm sure there is a healthy mixture OSG would approve of

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Excellent catch and cook Sir Rackley! And i did sing along when you were In the kitchen with OSG 🎶🎵🤣👌, Cheers Y’all

[@wayneknicely1873]

I watched the line catch on the hook keeper to. I use all spinning rods because I just never put in the time on a bait caster. Instead of bringing it close to the handle what about putting it above the first eye? Or closer to the first eye. I always hook them to that eye anyhow. Have an open keeper you can slip the hook on without taking apart the plastic maybe. Moving it away from the handle is what we are used to anyhow. Just a thought. I like a sensitive rod for all my fishing. I believe it makes for a better fight.

[@billwhite7099]

Difference between a bass guy who crappie fishes, and a crappie guy who bass fishes? The crappie guy knows to put the cooler on the front of the boat.

[@zachhargett4271]

Googan crappie rods plus Googan crappie jigs???? God I love you guys ❤️

[@batbrains187]

🥰🤗 Y'all made some beautiful human beings, my friends 🤗🥰

[@zachzz8053]

Heck YEAH Spotted Cow WISCO REPRESENTS!!

[@collinhawkins745]

Gonna have to hit my next round with the blackened deal. I will be bringing the smoked paprika on my boundary waters trip.

[@MikeH0311]

Man I wish I had a woman like yours

[@daniellemay3058]

OFG LOOKS LIKE SHE IS DOING GREAT AFTER BABY AND ISSUES HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

[@chadschneider7854]

I love walleye crappy ice fishing then Bas fishing I think bass or the most gorgeous fish in our world

[@texasfan3345]

Future golden crispys. Love the video. Like the hunting ones more. Long time sub. Gig em

[@SoutheastMiOutdoors]

In shorts tho😐 not in michigan🤣🤣

[@Steve_Balboni]

Hook keepers on the underside of where they are now and you are good to go. That's how my St. Croixs are and it's perfect. I

[@christophermcdonald6350]

Fishing in crocs in December in “cold water”. As someone from the north I will never understand lol

[@jh14102]

I totally sing along with LFG during the In the kitchen with OSG song.

[@samuelirossjr2169]

Try putting it at the bottom of the handle I noticed it kind of stays out of the way if you can put it right about where your hand doesn't grab when you cast it

[@calmdownref]

Some tasty golden Crispies. I really want some Crappie for Christmas

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

I pinch the barb on my hooks when I’m crappie fishing so it’s easier to unhook and it don’t mess up your plastic.

[@TopSecretAsiant]

Are y’all making crappie rods, and as you said you are testing out the blanks the rod are made out of

[@TopSecretAsiant]

For the hook keeper put it where Lew’s keep it. They keep it under the handle In my opinion that is the best place.

[@taddbednar9957]

SMASHED the like button for the Spotted Cow!

[@austinhall485]

Rods are nice but would be nice if you guys worked on getting them into canada or at least offer shipping